I currently use VM guests for my DR in a "warm" standby capacity.
They were setup with input from IBM, and as Wanda stated below, no support for tape libraries. In my experience the library hardware vendor (Quantum) did not support this either. We now use Data Domain DDR880's, one in production and one in DR, using the File device class. My TSM databases are backed up to the DD880's and replicated to our DR facility where they are restored to the warm standby VMs. I have tested it several times with system recovery times being under 30 minutes. When I was asked to design the solution I engaged my IBM rep who put me in touch with their SME who told me YES it was fully supported, even the DB backup to Data Domain and the recovery process that I use. This was a couple of years ago and realize things change. To this date I have not had the need for their assistance so I cannot confirm that they actually will. My 2 cents..... -Rick Adamson 904.783.5264 -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU] On Behalf Of Prather, Wanda Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 6:49 PM To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Using a VM for a TSM Server Technically, TSM server isn't supported under VMWare with any tape *drivers*. Which means neither physical nor virtual tape. Statement of support for TSM servers & clients on VMware and HYperV here: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=663&context=SSGSG7&q1=server+support+vmware&uid=swg21239546&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&lang=en -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU] On Behalf Of Matthew McGeary Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 11:59 AM To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Using a VM for a TSM Server We haven't taken the plunge yet, but I've been looking at this option for smaller remote sites that only have VMWare. I'd be leery of doing deduplication on a VM because of the resources required, but other than that I don't see a reason why a VM would pose any issues. This assumes, of course, that you're using disk or a VTL rather than tape. Neither IBM or VMWare support using tape devices for backup from a VM. Matthew McGeary Technical Specialist PotashCorp - Saskatoon 306.933.8921 From: "Plair, Ricky" <rpl...@healthplan.com> To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Date: 04/22/2014 09:51 AM Subject: [ADSM-L] Using a VM for a TSM Server Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU> Has anyone every used a VM system for their TSM backup solution? If so, are there any pros? I would also like to hear the cons. Ricky M. Plair Storage Engineer HealthPlan Services Office: 813 289 1000 Ext 2273 Mobile: 757 232 7258 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information and/or Protected Health Information (PHI) subject to protection under the law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended (HIPAA). If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the email to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, disclosure, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of the original message.
